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...Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 13 1.6 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 15 Chapter 2 Installation 20 2.1 Installing the CPU 21 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 24 2.3 Installing... Setup 28 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 33 3.1 Installing Drivers 33 3.2 A-Tuning 34 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 40 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 45 3.5 ASRock Cloud 50 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 60 3.6.1 UI Overview 60
...Package Contents 1 1.2 Specifications 2 1.3 Unique Features 7 1.4 Motherboard Layout 11 1.5 I/O Panel 13 1.6 WiFi-802.11ac Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5 GHz Antenna 15 Chapter 2 Installation 20 2.1 Installing the CPU 21 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 24 2.3 Installing... Setup 28 2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 29 Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 33 3.1 Installing Drivers 33 3.2 A-Tuning 34 3.3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology 40 3.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 45 3.5 ASRock Cloud 50 3.6 ASRock APP Shop 60 3.6.1 UI Overview 60
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3.6.2 Apps 61 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 64 3.6.4 Setting 65 3.7 Start8 66 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 69 4.1 Introduction 69 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 69 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 70 4.2 Main Screen 71 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...
3.6.2 Apps 61 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers 64 3.6.4 Setting 65 3.7 Start8 66 Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 69 4.1 Introduction 69 4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar 69 4.1.2 Navigation Keys 70 4.2 Main Screen 71 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...
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H97M-ITX/ac BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30... • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 5
H97M-ITX/ac BIOS Feature Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • 64Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support • ACPI 1.1 Compliant wake up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjust- ment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30... • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 5
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... if you are having trouble with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 10 English ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you can start installing the OS in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk ...drive to your PC. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to install the drivers from the support CD to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. After copying the RAID...
... if you are having trouble with your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically. 10 English ASRock Easy RAID Installer ASRock Easy RAID Installer can help you can start installing the OS in the UEFI that don't have an optical disk ...drive to your PC. ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that installs the LAN driver to install the drivers from the support CD to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state. After copying the RAID...
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... double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. H97M-ITX/ac Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is...
... double click on a specific item then follow the order from top to bottom to display the menu. H97M-ITX/ac Chapter 3 Software and Utilities Operation 3.1 Installing Drivers The Support CD that comes with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. The CD automatically displays the Main Menu if "AUTORUN" is...
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3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker ..., Live Update, Tech Service and Settings. Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 34 English
3.2 A-Tuning A-Tuning is ASRock's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including XFast RAM, Dehumidifier, Good Night LED, FAN-Tastic Tuning, OC Tweaker ..., Live Update, Tech Service and Settings. Double-click the "A-Tuning" icon, A-Tuning main menu will pop up. 3.2.2 Using A-Tuning There are six sections in -one driver to your system from ASRock's support CD, A-Tuning will find the icon "A-Tuning" on your computer. 34 English
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Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 38 English
Tech Service Contact Tech Service if you have problems with details of BIOS or drivers. Please leave your contact information along with your computer. Live Update Check for newer versions of the problem. 38 English
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... restart the computer. 4. Press F10 to AHCI. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. H97M-ITX/ac 3. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to...
... restart the computer. 4. Press F10 to AHCI. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide Configuring Rapid Start Step 1 Run ASRock Rapid Start utility from Start -> All Programs -> ASRock Utility. H97M-ITX/ac 3. Press F2 to enter BIOS, then go to Advanced ‐> Storage Configuration and change SATA Mode to...
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The actual screen may differ by model. • Make sure that the "PCIE Devices Power On" is for reference only. H97M-ITX/ac 3.5.1 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology allows you to wake up and... PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller > Advanced. *"SWOI" may not appear in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Configuration. *The UEFI screen is enabled in certain driver versions. 51 English Before configuring this feature, verify the followings on your home computer from sleep or shutdown state.
The actual screen may differ by model. • Make sure that the "PCIE Devices Power On" is for reference only. H97M-ITX/ac 3.5.1 Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology Qualcomm® Atheros® Security Wake On Internet Technology allows you to wake up and... PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller > Advanced. *"SWOI" may not appear in UEFI SETUP UTILITY > Advanced > ACPI Configuration. *The UEFI screen is enabled in certain driver versions. 51 English Before configuring this feature, verify the followings on your home computer from sleep or shutdown state.
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Click to select one or more details. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 64 English Please update them all soon. Click on Step 2 to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
Click to select one or more details. Step 1 Please check the item information before update. Step 3 Click Update to start the update process. 64 English Please update them all soon. Click on Step 2 to see more items you will see a list of recommended or critical updates for the BIOS or drivers. 3.6.3 BIOS & Drivers Installing BIOS or Drivers When the "BIOS & Drivers" tab is selected, you want to update.
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Set [Auto] to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Set [Disabled] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is recommended to use USB devices under Windows® 7). Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices....under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Select UEFI Setup Only to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to disable legacy USB support. Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and ...
Set [Auto] to disable the USB 3.0 ports. Set [Disabled] to automatically enable the USB 3.0 driver after rebooting (USB 3.0 is recommended to use USB devices under Windows® 7). Legacy USB Support Enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB 3.0 devices....under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems only. Select UEFI Setup Only to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled (Must install driver to disable legacy USB support. Set [Enabled] to keep the USB 3.0 driver enabled after entering the OS (USB 3.0 is recommended to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and ...
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... operating system in RAID mode. In order to prevent users from our support 95 English Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are able to establish ...or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your PC. 4.5 Tools H97M-ITX/ac System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users....
... operating system in RAID mode. In order to prevent users from our support 95 English Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from bypassing OMG, guest accounts without permission to modify the system time are able to establish ...or restrict internet access at specified times via OMG. After copying the drivers please change the SATA mode to RAID, then you to copy the RAID driver from the support CD to your PC. 4.5 Tools H97M-ITX/ac System Browser ASRock System Browser shows the overview of internet access granted to other users....
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Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose,... it is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your UEFI. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings ...
Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. CD, Easy Driver Installer is recommended to plug in your USB pen drive before using Internet Flash. *For BIOS backup and recovery purpose,... it is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your UEFI. Instant Flash Save UEFI files in the setup utility. UEFI Download Server Select a server to configure internet connection settings ...
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You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's ... supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 9 H97M-ITX/ac Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30...
You can use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. English Due to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's ... supply is required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use. 9 H97M-ITX/ac Support CD Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage multi-adjustment • Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), Google Chrome Browser and Toolbar, Start8 (30...
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... you are having trouble with your PC. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. H97M-ITX/ac ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". When enabling Dehumidifier Function...
... you are having trouble with your PC. After copying the RAID driver to your USB storage device, please change "SATA Mode" to copy the RAID driver from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in RAID mode. H97M-ITX/ac ASRock UEFI Tech Service Contact ASRock Tech Service by enabling "Dehumidifier Function". When enabling Dehumidifier Function...